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Set up a business on Guidance on GOV.UK
The business structure you choose can affect the way you pay tax and your legal responsibilities.
Working for yourself on Guidance on GOV.UK
If you work for yourself, you'll usually need to report your income so you pay the right tax, and you may need to set up a business.
Apply for a Start Up Loan on Guidance on GOV.UK
Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business.
Employing people on Guidance on GOV.UK
See the latest guidance on employing people, including contracts, payroll, pensions and worker’s rights.
Business news from the UK government
Cat Little Appointed as New Permanent Secretary, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Cat Little will move from her current role in the Cabinet Office
New space strategy will bolster UK defences against threats from space
New UK space strategy to bring government’s investment and activity under one plan to drive growth, strengthen security and back everyday technologies
Firms freed from ‘pen-pushing paperwork’ and costly red tape in business reporting overhaul
The Government has launched an overhaul of corporate reporting to save businesses more than £450 million per year.
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The new Business Growth Service wants to help UK businesses start, grow, and succeed. Join our Business Voices Panel to help shape the service.